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very notable records of over fifty years as members of the Association. Mr. O'Brien had been Chairman for upwards of 20 years and Mr. Mayne Vice-Chair man for over 15 years. He announced the appointments of Mr. David R. Pigot, Senior, as Deputy-Chairman, and Mr. Don- ough O'Donovan (Chief State Solicitor) as Honorary Secretary. There had been a very welcome increase in Annual and Life subscriptions, and a donation of .£1,000 from the estate of a deceased testator. Owing to this increased income it had been found possible to aug ment grants to a maximum in most cases of £50. During the year a sum slightly over £2,400—the largest amount in the history of the Association had been paid out in grants. Whilst some 160 new annual and life members joined the Association during the year, it was disappointing to find that there are still almost 900 solicitors in all Ireland who are not members. An extensive personal canvass of these by all existing members would, he felt sure, make a very appreciable reduction in that number. The Chairman appealed to the Members of the Associa tion to obtain support for the "Benevolent" and said that he would gladly visit some of the local Bar Associations to plead the cause. The Chairman in conclusion asked members to bring to the notice of the Association cases of distress or hardship of persons who through feelings of family pride or ignorance of the Association's work did not apply for assistance. In doing so members would help the Association in carrying out—even in a small way—the Divine Commandment "Love your neighbours." DUBLIN SOLICITORS' BAR ASSOCIATION A MEETING of the Council was held on Wednesday, 4th March, 1959. Satisfaction was expressed at the change in the procedure of the Metropolitan District Court in pro ceedings under the Enforcement of Court Orders Acts. The attention of members was also directed to the desirability of making written enquiries only about the execution of Committal Warrants. If cast in the form of a Query Sheet, it is understood that they will be returned with replies. The Revenue Commissioners have arranged as a trial to provide a stock of stamped Civil Process and Civil Bill Forms at Ormond Quay Post Office while the Four Courts Stamp Office is closed during the Christmas vacation of 1959. The following simplified procedure has been ar ranged by the Director of Savings for the accounts of deceased depositors with the Post Office Savings 94

Separation Deed Proceedings which were instituted on behalf of a wife in the District Court for maintenance were com promised by a cash payment and an agreement to separate. Questions arose as to (a) whether the solicitors for the husband or wife should prepare the separation deed (which contains a covenant for pay ment of the cash sum by instalments) and (b) the incidence of the costs. The Council adopted a report from a committee stating that the deed should be drawn by the solicitor for the wife and that the husband should pay the costs. Court Fees on Lodgement of Money in Court On a report from a committee it was decided to make representations to the Department of Justice that the fees order should be amended to provide that the fee payable under item (4) part 4 of the First Schedule to the Supreme Court and High Court Fees Order 1956 should be payable by means of an adhesive stamp instead of an impressed stamp. EXAMINATIONS, MAY, 1959 THE First Law and Final Examinations will com mence on Tuesday, May I9th. Notice should be given on or before April zyth. The Preliminary Examination will commence on Wednesday, May zoth. Notice should be given on or before April 2 8th. The book-keeping examination will be held on Friday, May 2znd. Notice should be given on or before May ist. PAYMENT OF DEATH DUTIES IN CONNECTION with the statement published in the last issue of the Society's Gazette we have been re quested to remind members that remittances for pay ment of duties should not be sent to the Estate Duty Office. Death duties are payable to the Accountant General (Revenue), Dublin Castle. Remittances sent to the Estate Duty Office will be returned and there will be unnecessary delay and possibly further interest charges.

SOLICITORS' BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION

THE 95TH Annual General Meeting of the Associa tion was held on Friday, 3oth January, 1959, at the Solicitors' Buildings, Four Courts, Dublin. The Chairman, Mr. Dineen B. Gilmore, in the course of his address referred to the resignations ofMr. O'Brien (Chairman), and Mr. Mayne (Deputy-Chairman) towards the end of 1958 and paid tribute to their